0
The most famous story Persephone is associated with is the story of Hades and the pomegranate seeds. In this story, Hades, King of the Underworld, wanted Persephone as his wife. So, one day when Persephone went to pick flowers from a field, Hades reached abducted her, taking her as his queen. She grew homesick for her mother and Earth. Demeter had heard Persephone's cries and began an explicit search for her. Only Helios, the sun god, had seen what had really happened and told Demeter. While preparing to leave, Persephone accepted a pomegranate from Hades. This prevented her from returning to Earth because he who ate while in the Underworld would could not come back. Luckily, a negotiation was reached with Hades, who was usually cold-hearted. Persephone would only stay with Hades for half of the year, but then would return to Earth for the remaining half. Each year as Persephone left earth, Demeter would begin grieve, bringing on cold weather. But, when Persephone would later return, she would bring a vibrant glow with her. Thus, the seasons were created. Winter and fall occur when Persephone is with Hades, and spring and summer occur when she returns to Earth.
Persephone was the daughter of the Greek Gods Zeus and Demeter. Hades, brother of Zeus and God of the Underworld wanted her as his bride. Zeus warned him that Demeter, her mother, would never agree, and the only way would be if Hades abducted Persephone.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the main idea of the myth Demeter and Persephone?
that the love of a mother, Demeter, for her daughter, Persephone, is unbreakable.
Where did the goddess Persephone go to school?
In Greek myth, the goddess Persephone did not need to go to school.
What is the moral Persephone's abduction?
There is no "moral" in the abduction, it is a myth explaining how the seasons on Earth came to be.
What contributions has Persephone made to the modern world?
In Greek myth, it is because of the abduction of Persephone that the Earth/we know the seasons: for Persephone also ate of the pomegranate in the Underworld and every year must return between Earth/Olympus and Underworld.
What were Persephones traits?
She was Queen of the Underworld and goddess of Spring: Persephone's traits tied to these aspects of her being a Greek goddess - it also depends on the situation and myth.
What is a major myth of Persephone?
I think the major myth of Persephone is the one where Hades god of the underworld takes Persephone and forces her to marry him...since her mother was goddess of good harvest the world was a horrible place when Demeter(mother) was sad
What is the name of the major myth involving Persephone?
Probably the Eleusinian Mysteries to honor Persephone and her mother, Demeter.
What is the story of birth of Persephone?
There is no myth about the birth of Persephone.
What clothes did Persephone lose?
There is no myth of Persephone loosing clothes.
Is there a myth with Persephone and Odysseus?
No.
How tall was Persephone?
Myth does not say.
Who is Persephone's father?
Persephone's mother was Demeter. Persephone's brother was Zeus, who was also Persephone's father (confusing but is correct in the myth)
Who is Persephone's father?
Persephone's mother was Demeter. Persephone's brother was Zeus, who was also Persephone's father (confusing but is correct in the myth)
Where did Persephone's birth take place?
Greek myth does not say where Persephone was born.
What type of myth is Hades kidnapping Persephone?
in the myth Greek mythology
When was Persephone born and died?
Greek myth does not give a birth date for the Greek goddess Persephone, but it is known that in Greek myth she never died.
Where was Persephone when was born?
Greek myth does not say.
